Lexi Boling Explained

Lexi Boling
Birth Name:Alexis Makenzie Boling
Birth Date:31 August 1993
Birth Place:Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Years Active:2013–present
Partner:Ben Allen (2016–present)
Height:[1]
Haircolor:Blonde
Eyecolor:Blue

Alexis Makenzie Boling (born August 31, 1993),[2] is an American fashion model. She is best known for her multiple covers for Vogue Italia and her appearances in numerous Prada campaigns.

Biography

Boling was born in Rockford, Illinois. At age 18, her mother coerced her into attending an open casting call being held by Ford Models.[3] She had braces at the time of the call, and once these were removed, she signed as a model. Her first fashion show was Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2014. Many fashion publications have dubbed her "fashion's favorite 'Bad Girl'."[4] She is currently signed with Heroes Model Management worldwide. She lives in New York City.[5]

She has appeared in editorials for Italian, American, French, British, Russian, and Japanese Vogue, W, LOVE, V, Numéro, and Dazed. She has appeared on the cover of Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Thai and Mexican Vogue, Garage, and Numéro.

Boling has walked the runways for Tom Ford, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Valentino, Loewe, Calvin Klein, Isabel Marant, Chanel, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Donna Karan, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Moschino, Fendi, Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs, Coach, rag+bone, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexander Wang,[6] Dior,[7] Céline, Thierry Mugler, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Jil Sander, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Diane Von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Roberto Cavalli, Lanvin, Jason Wu, Maison Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Viktor & Rolf, Gucci, Vera Wang, Vionnet, Giorgio Armani, Hermés, Tory Burch, Chloé, Blumarine, and Louis Vuitton.

She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Alexander Wang, Jimmy Choo,[8] Chanel, Prada,[9] Coach, DSquared2, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Moschino, Givenchy, Diesel, Jil Sander, Versace,[10] Thierry Mugler, Hugo Boss, Giada, Tommy Hilfiger, and Mango.[11] [12]

Boling is currently ranked as an "Industry Icon" by models.com.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lexi | IMG Models . 2017-07-19 . 2017-05-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170508063916/http://www.imgmodels.com/portfolio/new-york/women/model?mid=17468 . dead .
  2. Web site: Instagram .
  3. Web site: Le mannequin de la semaine : Lexi Boling – Elle. 3 June 2016.
  4. Web site: Binx Walton and Lexi Boling: Meet Fashion's Favorite Bad Girl BFFs. 25 March 2015.
  5. News: The Bad Girl Model Lexi Boling on Her Good Beauty Habits. Bee. Shapiro. The New York Times. 30 August 2016.
  6. Web site: alexander wang reveals wangsquad of hot models and musicians. 8 February 2016.
  7. Web site: an exclusive look backstage at dior haute couture. 9 July 2015.
  8. Web site: Amber Valletta, Milla Jovovich et Lexi Boling dans la campagne de Jimmy Choo. 30 June 2016.
  9. Web site: Prada channels 80s club vibes for its latest campaign. Dazed. 29 October 2015.
  10. Web site: karlie kloss, lexi boling and caroline trentini for versace. 4 June 2015.
  11. Web site: MANGO LANCE UNE NOUVELLE CAMPAGNE AVEC LEXI BOLING ET ROOS ABELS – Mango. press.mango.com.
  12. Web site: Lexi Boling et Roos Abels, nouveaux visages de Mango.